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Angel food cake vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between angel food cake and cinnamon roll

  • Angel food cake has more phosphorus and vitamin B2; however, cinnamon roll is richer in iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 63% more than angel food cake.
  • Cinnamon roll has 4 times less vitamin B2 than angel food cake. Angel food cake has 0.491mg of vitamin B2, while cinnamon roll has 0.138mg.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less sodium.
  • Angel food cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of angel food cake is 67, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +163.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.1%
~equal in Potassium ~102mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +74.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3226.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12185.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +901.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Angel food cake Cinnamon roll
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.121g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.8g 26.61g 40%
Phosphorus 324mg 131mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.138mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 3.676g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.071g 8.723g 22%
Sodium 749mg 305mg 19%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Iron 0.52mg 1.37mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 2.404mg 10%
Calories 258kcal 452kcal 10%
Selenium 7.3µg 13µg 10%
Folate 35µg 72µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.211mg 9%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.292mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg 4%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.53mg 4%
Calcium 140mg 183mg 4%
Protein 5.9g 4.45g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.337mg 3%
Carbs 57.8g 48.6g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Copper 0.078mg 0.062mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.038mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 56.3g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 93mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.248mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.481mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.364mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.354mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.131mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Angel food cake
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.